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Marepcon Named Exclusive

U.S. Agent For Gotaverken

Cityvarvet Of Sweden

Frederick A. Ganter

Gotaverken Cityvarvet AB,

Gothenburg, Sweden, has an- nounced the appointment of Mar- epcon Corporation International as its sole agent in the United

States. Frederick A. Ganter, vice president of Marepcon, describes

Cityvarvet as an exceptionally well equipped and manned repair facility located in an area conven- ient for vessels trading in North

Europe. For additional informa- tion contact Mr. Ganter at Mar- epcon Corporation International, 65 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10006; telephone (212) 269-3170, telex 129247, or

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Kitamura Named Marine

Sales Manager For Kubota

America Corporation

Hirohisa Kitamura

Hirohisa Kitamura has been named a sales manager for ma- rine products for Kubota America

Corporation, New York, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kubota, Ltd. of Japan. He had been assistant chief, castings and industrial,

Machinery Export Department, for Kubota in Tokyo.

Hiroshi Ito, president, Kubota

America, said the company is ex- panding its sales force as a re- sult of increasing business from

Kubota's KCP line of cargo oil pipe. Mr. Kitamura will assist

Y. Seo, Kubota America's vice president for marketing.

The KCP series has been in- stalled in more than 500 Jap- anese-built tankers over the past 20 years and, since 1975, Kubota has also been marketing the prod- uct worldwide as a replacement for conventional pipe.

New Cummins Brochure

Describes K Series Of

Marine Diesel Engines

Cummins Engine Company of- fers a 12-page, four-color catalog containing specifications, design features, and marine applications for the company's latest K series diesels. Five models are available, with marine continuous ratings ranging from 365 to 1,250 bhp.

The K series is available in a 6-cylinder in-line and in 12- and 16-cylinder V configurations. Tur- bocharged versions are offered on the 6- and 12-cylinder models. In addition, turbocharged/after- cooled configurations are offered on all three models.

All models have a e^-inch (159-mm) cylinder bore and a 6%-inch piston stroke. The 6-cyl- inder model has a piston displace- ment of 1,150 cubic inches (18.9 liters), the V12 has a displace- ment of 2,300 cubic inches (37.8 liters), and the V16 has a dis- placement of 3,067 cubic inches (50.3 liters).

For a free copy of this bro- chure or information on other

Cummins diesels,

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No bank knows marine financing like Continental.

The Shipping Bank.

Whatever your marine business—inland shipping, intercoastal, ocean-going or offshore supply—Continental Bank has the resources to finance your equipment needs. Our ability to commit these resources, along with our industry experience, puts us in a special position to serve. We offer every type of financing, including interim construction, intermediate term, leasing, as well as cash management and the placement of Title XI bonds. For more information, call Mel Marini at (312) 828-8184.

CONTINENTAL BANK

Continental Illinois National Bank and

Trust Company of Chicago

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